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Before Panama was a blip on their radar, Fred and Renee Proctor, originally from New York and Boston, lived a dream life. They spent 11 years sailing their charter boat, the Pepper, around St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands. “I want your job” was a constant refrain from customers who had enjoyed a day aboard the Pepper...
We walk along the lane. Shading us from the late afternoon sun are rows of old trees, strong and sprawling. Savannah oak, Malay beechwood, and guayacanes that flower an intense yellow around Easter, to name a few.
Panama stands out among the world’s top expat destinations, due to its solid infrastructure, First World amenities, beautiful beaches, and proximity to the U.S. But, there is so much more to this country than meets the eye. Panama City for example offers every option, for the foodie, culture vulture, or tree hugger in all of us...
The U.S. dollar has served as the national currency in Panama for over 100 years. In circulation since 1849, in large part due to the California Gold Rush, it officially became the national currency in 1904...
For Wendy and Simon Langford, life wasn't bad. They had a modern, "smart" house in Seattle and a good income. But the daily grind kept them from spending time together. Just into their 50s, the idea of retiring sooner rather than later appealed to them...
In the beach hub of Coronado—home to one of Panama’s most active expat communities—you can find apartments from about $190 per square foot and houses from as little as $150. In the cool, breezy mountain destination of Boquete, houses have historically been much more common, but these days apartments are...
Surf, sun, and fun, that's Bocas del Toro, Panama, in a nutshell. For the many drawn here by cerulean Caribbean waters and immaculate white sands, Bocas does not disappoint. You can spend days motoring out to uninhabited...
I am climbing a rocky slope wreathed in jungle greenery. All I hear are the waves behind me and the trilling call of a songbird. After a minute's walk, the view opens up before me. A wood cabin with turquoise and orange trim catches my attention...
Panama’s size can be deceptive. In a tiny territory about the size of South Carolina you’ll find tremendous diversity. From the sultry Caribbean with its turquoise waters to the palm-lined beaches of the Pacific…
When I first saw Boquete, all I could think was “wow.” At the entrance to town, there’s an unassuming visitor’s center, where I stopped for coffee. Hot java in hand, I went out back to the mirador, or viewing terrace...